Democracy

THANK YOU USA

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Happy Birthday, America. Political and social influence can take many forms, from main street to city halls to the campaign trail to social media. As a social US citizen, I have unequivocally denounced communism. The human beings reportedly arrived in North America from Asia and Siberia approximately 13,000 to 13,500 years ago.

FALSE SOCIAL

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When we asked Americans what makes them proud of the U.S., freedom was the most common answer.
Fascism: "A strong nation restored through unity, strength, and decisive leadership."
Communism: "An economically just society achieved through revolutionary state power and collective ownership."
Democracy: "Freedom and self-government through equal political participation, protected rights, and accountable institutions."

OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE

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I am honored and humbled to be an American citizen and to have been of service for USA.

USA

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Trump’s Republicans may find a path out their political valley. But it is difficult to escape the shadows when the country is bathed in sunlight. A hopeful president, could have carried through a jubilant summer by parades, celebrations, and boost national optimism, changing the political weather winds. In seasons like these, hope has a momentum of its own, and those betting on discontent find themselves rowing against the tide.
Will we see a dark summer of chaos and violence, of power grabs and preparing for an authoritarian fall season? Each and every citizen must defend our government, strengthen democratic institutions and expand political participation with vigilance against movements at home to weaken constitutional limits on power.

INCUMBENT FATIGUE

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Do the results of these recent political primaries indicate that American voters are sick and tired with incumbent fatigue or is it a fever?

AMERICAN EMERGENCY

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American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA

CHAOS COVERUP CHAOS

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As we dissect the news from the noise and media dynamics, our elected officials, and institutional secrecy all interacting at once, there is something more systemic than just “chaos” or just “cover-ups.” What we have is a self-reinforcing political ecosystem.

A ROYAL PAIN

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We are not sure of the exact date, so the middle of this month is a rough estimate. Pain in the butt is a colloquial phrase meaning that something or someone is annoying, troublesome, or a nuisance. This was the preamble to a historical document. Did you know? Answer posted below.

TACO TUESDAY

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US Senators have unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files as soon as it’s received from the chamber. Majority leader John Thune said that would happen tomorrow. Senators will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be sent to President Donald Trump, who has said he’d sign the legislation, a stark reversal in his position.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38 percent, the lowest of his term, driven by anger over high living costs and his shifting stance on releasing the Epstein files.

CAMELOT CONTINUES?

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In the years following President Kennedy’s assassination, three Kennedy women worked to commemorate his life and legacy. Rose, his mother, relied upon her memories to recreate his birthplace as the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. Jackie, his wife, used her experiences as First Lady to inform her vision of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. A generation later, Caroline, his daughter, would continue their efforts by establishing the Profile in Courage Award. Each of these women had a strong understanding of image making and legacy, and shaped the national memory of President Kennedy beyond the 1960s.